Destiny Church Edinburgh Sermon Feed

How to quit playing God

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +01:00

The book of James - how my brother lived - part 13 (James 4vs1-17). Throughout history man has desired to be God rather than submit to God, as a result there are wars and suffering on earth. In this message from the book of James you will discover 3 common ways that man tries to play God.

How to welcome the devil into your church

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +01:00

The book of James - how my brother lived - part 12 (James 3vs13-18). In this message Peter looks at the 2 kinds of wisdom described in James 3. God's wisdom which helps build good relationships and wisdom from the devil which causes division - ruining relationships, churches, and communities. This message will challenge your attitudes and promote healthy relationships.

A maximum mindset

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +01:00

It was an honour to have with us Pastor Daniel Cheah Kam Thong from Malaysia at our 10:30am service in Gorgie. Daniel leads a growing church in Kuala Lumpur, and also provides oversight for hundreds of churches worldwide. We hope you are inspired by his faith building message.

Untameable

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +01:00

The book of James - how my brother lived - part 11 (James 3vs1-12). C.T. Studd said that: “Whatever moves the heart wags the tongue.” In the book of James we discover that our words reflect what's truly in our hearts, our words actually direct our lives and that our words can have a huge impact (positively or negatively) in the lives of others. This message will equip you to use your words well.

Is your faith faith

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +01:00

The book of James - how my brother lived - part 10 (James 2vs14-26). John Calvin said: “It is faith alone that justifies, but faith that justifies can never be alone.” Tragically many people consider themselves as believers in Jesus, but according to James for many their faith is dead or useless. True faith acts like it believes.

The mercy and judgement of God

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 31 May 2009 00:00:00 +01:00

The book of James - how my brother lived - part 09 (James 2vs1-13). John Stott said: “The symbol of the religion of Jesus is the cross, not the scales.” God is just yet God is merciful. James encourages us to show mercy in same way we have been shown mercy by God. In this message we look at God's mercy and judgements, and our mercy and judgements.

Living with a high information action ratio

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 +01:00

The book of James - how my brother lived - part 07 (James 1vs21-27). So many people own and read Bibles, yet only a few allow the Bible to impact on the way they live. As Ken Blanchard said: “The gap between knowing and doing is greater that the gap between ignorance and knowledge." In this message you'll discover how the Bible can have a positive impact on your life.

How to win over temptation

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 +01:00

The book of James - how my brother lived - part 6 (James 1vs12-21). It takes two to make a successful temptation, and you are one of them. While the devil is to blame for initiating the temptation we are to blame for entertaining it. James teaches us that go through a 4 step process when we are tempted. James also gives us 3 steps to recover from and overcome temptation.

The rich poor divide

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 +01:00

The book of James - how my brother lived - part 5 “…have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?” (James 2:4). James brings a hard core challenge to the rich and to those who show judge others based on their financial status. This message tackles issues of poverty, racism and judgmentalism.

Um by Graeme Williamson

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +01:00

The book of James - how my brother lived - part 4 (James 1vs5-8). Um... We all need wisdom. The book of James makes some strong comments about how to get it and what prevents us having it. In this message, learn what is required to get wisdom, and what to do with it when it comes.

God_s surprising growth strategy

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +01:00

The book of James - how my brother lived - part 3 (James 1vs2-5). James starts his letter with an encouragement for those facing tough times. The Bible teaches us that God will use the challenges we face to develop and mature us. As Charles Spurgeon said: “Many men owe the grandeur of their lives to their tremendous difficulties.”

Our quest for the presence of God

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +01:00

The French philosopher Pasqual said that “There is a God-shaped vacuum inside every human heart.” Ever since time began humans have been on a quest. The Easter message is God’s solution to the deepest needs in humanity.

Why do bad things happen to good people

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +01:00

The book of James - how my brother lived - part 2 (James 1vs1-2, 12). Suffering is a reality for us all. In this message from the book of James, Peter investigates the different types of suffering and exposes some of the Christian myths about suffering.

Servant of God

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +00:00

The book of James - how my brother lived - part 1 (James 1vs1). “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ…” James, who was Jesus’ brother, introduces himself as Jesus’ servant. Having been sceptical throughout Jesus’ ministry, James’ life was transformed when Jesus appeared to him having been raised from the dead. James went on to become the lead pastor of the Jerusalem church. In this the first message in this new series we’re challenged to make serving God the biggest ambition.

Living by faith

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +00:00

Proverbs series (part 42). “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5). Faith is the language of the heart. In this message from the book of Proverbs you will discover the essential difference between faith and hopeful optimism, you’ll learn how to grow your faith and you’ll learn about the profound impact that faith has on a person’s life.

4 mums who changed the world

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +00:00

“The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.” (Proverbs 14:1). In this Mother’s day message Peter points mums to the example of 4 wise mums in the Bible who literally changed the world through their parenting.

The wisdom of integrity

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +00:00

Proverbs series (part 41). If you have integrity - nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity - nothing else matters. In the book of Proverbs we discover that when a person lives with integrity they are protected, successful and have a positive impact on those around them. Integrity matters to man and God: “I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity.” (1 Chronicles 29:17)

Where is Jesus now

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 78 (Mark 16vs19). “…when He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high…” (Hebrews 1:3). Having accomplished His mission Jesus sat down at the right hand of the Father. Today Jesus is actively involved in this world and in our lives. Whether people realise it or not moment by moment we are dependant on Him even to survive.

How to have a healthy heart

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +00:00

Proverbs series (part 40). “Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life.” (Proverbs 4:23). Your internal condition is far more important that your external position in life. In this message Peter takes us on a journey through the book of Proverbs looking at the different conditions of the heart.

The normal Christian

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 77 (Mark 16vs15-20). Miraculous healings, Divine protection, speaking in tongues and casting out demons was what Jesus expected the normal Christian life to look like. Tragically Christianity in much of the UK has become a dull powerless defensive religion. In this message we’re encouraged to get back to normal Christianity.

The power to overcome

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +00:00

In this message Peter inspires us to think big and have strong faith. Peter and his wife Ann have many years of successful ministry where they have seen hundreds of people healed and millions people coming to faith in Jesus. Their faith has provoked many others to step out in life and see their dreams fulfilled. We hope you are inspired by this powerful message.

Making decisions - getting it right first time

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +00:00

Proverbs series (part 39). Irwin Corey said: “If we don't change direction soon, we'll end up where we're going.” In this message Peter shares some of the wise advice from Proverbs about how to make quality decisions in life. Truly our decisions determine our destinations.

The great commission

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 76 (Mark 16vs15-20). Jesus commissioned His followers to: “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.” (Mark 16:15). Since then Christianity has rapidly spread throughout the world, but there are still so many that need to hear. In this message Peter together with Todd Proctor from Rock Harbour Church in California (www.rockharbor.org) challenges the people to make Jesus’ great commission their personal mission in life.

The power of your tongue

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +00:00

Proverbs series (part 38). “Death and life are in the power of the tongue…” (Proverbs 18:21). God spoke and the worlds were created. As those created in God’s image we too have power in our tongue to create or to destroy. In this message Peter explains how our words will impact our future, our eternity, our wellbeing and even the spiritual realm.

The greatest event in human history

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 75 (Mark 16vs1-14). Henry Morris said: “The bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the crowning proof of Christianity. If the resurrection did not take place, then Christianity is a false religion. If it did take place, then Christ is God and the Christian faith is absolute truth.” In this message Peter provides evidences for the resurrection and then shares about how this 2000 year old event can impact our lives today.

Elite body guard and Kung Fu champion experiences God

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +00:00

Growing up Tony Anthony was trained by his grandfather, a Kung Fu master, and was three times crowned World Kung Foo champion. Before long his lifestyle of violence led him to become a hitman and he ended up in a jail in Cyprus. There he met God and his life changed forever. Be inspired as Tony shares his incredible life story.

He has the keys

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 74 (Mark 15vs37-47). What happens when you die? This is one of the biggest questions people ask. The answer to this question can be found by answering a different question: Where did Jesus go between His death and resurrection? In this message these two great questions are answered from the Bible.

The art of good communication

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +00:00

Proverbs series (part 37). The Bible teaches us that: “The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life…” (Proverbs 10:11). Throughout the book of Proverbs we are give profoundly practical advice on how to communicate well. In this message Peter take time to study this great life skill.

The 7 statements of Jesus on the cross

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 73 (Mark 15vs33-41). In those 6 hours as Christ suffered on the cross He made 7 profound statements. These statements give us a glimpse into the plan of God for humanity and the priorities that we on He mind as He hung there on our behalf.

Your thinking will define you

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +00:00

Proverbs series (part 36). The Bible teaches us that our thinking defines our lives, whether you're religious or unreligious. We also discover that God thinks thoughts about us which will ultimately define our lives in eternity.

Accelerating your spiritual growth

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +00:00

Great message defining what true Christian maturity is. Brendan pastors Destiny Church in Dublin, which he and his wife Myrto pioneered from scratch a few years ago. The church has just moved into it's first building and is growing and influencing the city.

Knowledge is power

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +00:00

Proverbs series (part 35). “Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it…” (Proverbs 16:22). Lack of knowledge can be disastrous in life. But what you know from God can change your life positively forever. In this message from Proverbs Peter explores the importance of right knowledge.

The three crosses

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 72 (Mark 15vs21-32). “They crucified two robbers with him, one on his right and one on his left.” (Mark 15:27). The two condemned criminals dying either side of Jesus powerfully represented the world, which has the sentence of death hanging over it. Both criminals had need, but saw Jesus, both were dying, yet one perished hardened in his sins and the other experienced forgiveness and eternal life. Christ divides the world.

The wounds that heal

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 71 (Mark 15vs15). “…the chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, and by His scourging we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5). Every one of Jesus’ sufferings were for our benefit. Primarily Jesus died to deal with our sin and to save us, but the Bible also teaches that the scourging He underwent was for our healing. In this message Peter seeks to bring clarity to this controversial subject and to build faith in God.

How to be a truly prosperous person

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

Proverbs series (part 34). “It is the blessing of the LORD that makes rich, and He adds no sorrow to it.” (Proverbs 10:22). Many Christians have struggled with the idea of prosperity, viewing it as a worldly and selfish concept in a world full of poverty. In this message Peter presents from Proverbs a description of the truly prosperous person. True prosperity, instead of increasing the rich/poor divide, actually is the solution to poverty in the world around us.

What we are all about - end of year message

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

“As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me.” (John 15:4). At the end of a momentous year Peter shares from his heart what he believes Destiny Church should look like over the next year. He also addresses some of the imbalances and rough edges that have been in the church.

Humble God for a humble people (Luke_s account)

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

The Christmas account teaches us great things about humility. We see the humility of God in choosing the way Jesus would be born, how He would live, and ultimately how He would die and rise. We also see the way God deliberately chooses humble people to interact with and to reveal Himself to. As it says in Isaiah: “For this is what the high and lofty One says - He who lives forever, whose name is holy: “I live in a high and holy place, but also with him who is contrite and lowly in spirit…”

The Christ of Christmas (John_s account)

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

“Jesus Christ: The meeting place of eternity and time, the blending of deity and humanity, the junction of heaven and earth.” (Anon). In Matthew, Luke and John the writers relate to us the account of Jesus' birth. But John uniquely looks behind the familiar nativity scene and describes the bigger picture of what God was doing behind the scenes at Christmas.

Jesus the answer to humanity_s deepest needs (Isaiah_s account)

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

The French philosopher Pasqual said that: “There is a God-shaped vacuum inside every human heart.” In this message preached at this year's carol services Peter shares how in Jesus the deepest needs of humanity can be met.

Your will be done

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 69 (Mark14vs32-42). Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane prayed with great intensity: “Yet not what I will, but what you will.” (Mark 14:36). In this moment of total surrender He agreed to pay the ultimate price by giving His life for the world. Ever since time began our will has been at odds with God's will. This message will help you understand what it means let God's will be done in your life.

When Jesus comes to town

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

In the book of Ephesians the church is described as “…His body, the fullness of Him who fills everything in every way.” (Ephesians 1:23). In this message preached in our Leith venue Peter shares Destiny's vision for expansion in the City, and shares so of the goals which we're reaching for.

The God of the second chance

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 68 (Mark 14vs27-72). "Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom." (Gen. George Patton). This message focuses on the apostle Peter's denial of Jesus in Mark's Gospel chapter 14. The good news is that his mistakes didn't disqualify him from going on to become a great leader. In this message you will discover that God is the God of the second chance.

Debt free living

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

Proverbs series (part 33). "The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower becomes the lender’s slave." (Proverbs 22:7). Our culture likes instant gratification, we're encouraged to buy now and pay later. This approach to finances has resulted in many people living out with their means and accruing debt. God doesn't want you to be a slave to money or to lenders. In this practical message Graeme Williamson gives good advice on how to spend well and live debt free.

Our dream - the church, the city and the future

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

Since starting in Edinburgh 10 years ago, Destiny Church has always had a big dream for the City. As we draw near to the end of 2008 Peter uses this message to envision the church for the year and decade ahead.

4 things they didn’t tell you about money

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

Proverbs series (part 32). At a time of financial insecurity in the world, the Bible offers us a wise approach to money. Money isn't evil, but the "love of money" is. The issue isn't: "do you have money", but rather: "does money have you". In this message you will be warned of the dangers of greed and materialism, and you'll be encouraged to have a wholesome attitude towards finances.

The New Covenant

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 67 (Mark 14vs12-26). In the last supper Jesus took time to explain some essential truths to His disciples. In this message Peter looks specifically at the New Covenant that Jesus announced and also studies the importance of communion.

Victory over death

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

Proverbs series (part 31). "...even in death the righteous have a refuge." (Proverbs 14:32). While many people fear death and avoid the subject - the Bible however has a lot to say about it. Scripture not only helps us to live well it also it helps us to die well. In this message you will learn how to face this inevitable event with peace and confidence.

Deal with your issues before they deal with you

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 65 (Mark 14vs10-21). God challenged Cain in Genesis 4:7: “…sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must master it.” Every human being struggles in private with issues. From Mark 14 Peter looks at how Judas' issues got the better of him and ruined his life and the lives of those around him. In this message you will learn how to win in your private struggles.

The church - a city on a hill

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

Charles Nieman leads Abundant Living Faith Centre in El Paso, Texas. With over 9,000 people attending his weekly church services, he has a lot of great things to say about church. In this message he paints a picture of the glorious church that God wants to see emerge in the earth.

Be a builder

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

Charles Nieman pastors the Abundant Living Faith Centre in El-Pasco near the Mexican border to Texas. The church has a weekly attendance of some 9000 people. In this message Charles encourages Christians and Leaders to be builders in every aspect of life and ministry and not let anything distract us from the building process. This is a highly practical and motivating message.

Reward and judgement

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

Proverbs series (part 30). “The godly can look forward to a reward, while the wicked can expect only judgment.” (Proverbs 11:23). In this message Peter tackles God's rewards and judgements, in this life and after this life, with humans and with angels.

Expensive worship

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 65 (Mark 14vs1-9). C. T. Studd once said: “If Jesus Christ be God and died for me, then no sacrifice can be too great for me to make for Him.” There are moments in life where our worship is sacrificial and expensive. In this message Peter investigates the nature of true worship.

What legacy will you leave

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

Proverbs series (part 29). Everyone is affected by the legacy of others. For some, their lives have been ruined by the negative legacy of parents, friends or governments. While others have benefited greatly by the positive legacy that godly predecessors have left. In this message Peter helps us understand how to overcome the negative impact of the past, while at the same time he challenges us to leave a good legacy from our life.

The return of Christ

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 64 (Mark 13vs1-37). "At that time men will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory." (Mark 13:26). The return of Christ has been anticipated by believers for 2000 years. It is an event which has sparked debate, controversy and much unhelpful speculation in the world. Despite this God's plan is on schedule, and we must be ready for the return of the King.

The church - living like Jesus lives

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

The New Testament describes the church in several ways. One of the main metaphors it uses is that of the church as a 'body'. Now that Jesus isn't around on the earth in a physical sense, we have taken over His role in being God's 'ambassadors' to the world. So what does this mean? In this message, we will endeavour to find out.

The church - loving what Jesus loves

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

The church doesn't always have a good reputation in the world. Sometimes it doesn't even have a good reputation with Christians. However, the bible tells us that Christ died for His church, that He loves it enormously. We, as followers of Christ, should do likewise. In this message, we look at what it means to 'love what Jesus loves'.

Changing times

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 63 (Mark 13vs1-31). "...this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.” (Mark 13:30). Jesus accurately predicted many of the major events that would happen in His generation following His death and resurrection. In this message Peter looks at the changing times that we are living in and implications for the future generation in Scotland.

How to change the results in your life

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

Proverbs series (part 28). The Bible tells us that: "...whatever a man sows, this he will also reap." (Galatians 6:7). This is a universal spiritual law which applies to all people. In this message Peter teaches from Proverbs about the importance of "sowing" the right things in life in order to "reap" the right results.

True giving

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 62 (Mark 12vs41-44). Jesus was impressed by the way a poor widow gave. It wasn't the amount that impressed Him, but rather what it cost her and her attitude in giving. God calls us all at different times and in different ways to take costly steps. In this message Peter is challenges the church to give financially and serve for the sake of impacting a city and nation.

How to live a long and healthy life

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

Proverbs series (part 27). Everyone wants a long and health life. The Bible teaches us the way to achieve that goal - “The fear of the LORD prolongs life...” (Proverbs 10:27). In this message you will discover the steps you can take towards a long and healthy life.

This show called religion

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 61 (Mark 12vs35-40). Jesus regularly gave religious hypocrites a hard time by public ally exposing their folly. The fact is that religious hypocrisy is still a current problem. In this hard hitting message Peter applies the challenge of Jesus to our lives.

Criminals and corruption

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

Proverbs series (part 26). This message from the book of Proverbs tackles the issues of criminality and corruption in today's world. The Bible not only highlights the problems in society, it also points to solutions which work.

Who is my neighbour

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 60 (Mark 12vs28-31). God commands us to love our neighbour as we love ourselves. It's easy to love people that we're comfortable with and who are like us, but as Jesus illustrates in the story of the good Samaritan, we must also love those who are totally different to us. In this message Peter challenges racism, sectarianism and class divisions in the Church.

A dedicated people - preached at the Gorgie building dedication night

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

This message was preached by Andrew Owen at the official Gorgie building dedication night in Edinburgh. Throughout the Bible we discover that dedicated people leave a positive legacy for generations to come.

With all your strength

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 59 (Mark 12vs28-30). True love is more than an emotion. True love is backed up with action. The smallest good deed outweighs the biggest intention. This message looks at how we can practically express our love for God.

The poor

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

Proverbs series (part 24). The Bible says: “One who is gracious to a poor man lends to the LORD, and He will repay him for his good deed.” (Proverb 19:17). It is evident that God takes personally the plight of the poor. In this message you will be challenged to grasp God's heart for the poor and to take responsibility for your fellow human being.

Authentic faith

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 57 (Mark 12vs18-27). Our world is longing to see people who live with authentic faith. But tragically, for all to many, their encounter with Christianity has been a negative experience. I recently read in a blog: "The single greatest cause for atheism today is Christians. Who acknowledge Jesus with their lips and then walk out the door, and continue on with their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable."

Keep believing - the testimony of former Rangers player Marvin Andrews

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

Former Rangers player Marvin Andrews shares with great passion his life story. In his message he explains and shares some of the key faith lessons he has learned on the way. This is an inspiring and heartfelt message.

Give God what is His

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 56 (Mark 12vs13-17). The Bible teaches that God owns everything ...even our lives. The Bible also teaches us that we are stewards called to look after God's possessions. It says in Psalm 24:1: “The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it…” This message will help you be a good steward of life before God.

Justice in an unjust world

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

Proverbs series (part 23). “Abundant food is in the fallow ground of the poor, but it is swept away by injustice.” (Proverbs 13:23). We live in an unjust world, which results in great suffering. In contrast God is completely just. God wants us to partner with Him to see His justice invade this world which He loves.

Called to account (Mark 12vs1-12)

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 55 (Mark 12vs1-12). In this passage from Mark's Gospel we see how God calls people to account for their actions... or lack of action! The Bible teaches us that we will all ultimately be held accountable before God, as it says in Romans 14:10: “…we will all stand before God's judgment seat.” In this message you will be challenged to live an accountable life before God.

The backing of heaven

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 54 (Mark 11vs27-33). Jesus did everything He did with the full backing of heaven. In this message Peter explains how we as believers can live with authority and the backing of heaven in our lives.

Influencing a City

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

Proverbs series (part 22). Ray Bevan said: “What this nation needs is not revival but rather a healthy Church.” In this message Peter teaches about the Church being God's vehicle for bringing positive change and influence in a culture and for impacting cities and nations.

Effective prayer

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 53 (Mark 11vs24-25). Martin Luther said: “Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance, but laying hold of His willingness.” God desires great things to happen on earth. This message will help you pray with a new level of effectiveness as you partner with God on His mission to change the world.

The foundation for fruitfulness - Abiding in Christ - Part 2

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

Fruitfulness series (part 3). Abiding in Christ was the key that Jesus gave for a fruitful life. So what does it mean? In the first part of this message, we considered intimacy with God; in part two, Graeme continues to unpack the concept of ‘abiding’ and looks at four other aspects of it.

The foundation for fruitfulness - Abiding in Christ - Part 1

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

Fruitfulness series (part 2). In a previous message, we considered what exactly ‘fruit’ is. A lot of us, however, are so occupied with productivity, that we neglect the very KEY to it. Jesus gave us a single key for a fruitful life. In this message, Graeme begins to explain what exactly ‘Abiding in Christ’ means.

The power of the tongue

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 52 (Mark 11vs14-23). Words, we often think so little about which ones we use. And yet, scripture is clear that so much will be determined by the words - both in this life and the next. Words have immense creative and destructive power. In this message, Peter seeks to explain how our words, and the faith or fear behind them, have a profound effect on our lives.

Where is the fruit

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 51 (Mark 11vs12-21). What fruit are you bearing? This message explores the issue of fruitfulness and how God is looking for results. Yes, we are saved by grace, but we will still be judged based on works. Here pastor Peter looks at Jesus's only negative miracle and reveals it's significance against the backdrop of Israel's history, presenting the challenge of re-examing how much fruit we see in our day to day lives.

Uncomfortable growth

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

Proverbs series (part 20). All progress and growth is messy. If you don't like mess you won't like progress. In this message you'll be challenged to push forward in life no matter how uncomfortable it is.

Your inheritance in Christ

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

It was an honour to have with us Pastor Daniel Cheah Kam Thong from Malaysia at our 10am and 12noon services. Daniel leads a growing church in Kuala Lumpur, and also provides oversight for hundreds of churches worldwide. We hope you are inspired by his faith building message.

Being a positive influencer

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

Proverbs series (part 19). Being a positive influence in the lives of others isn't so much to do with your ability to communicate or motivate people around you, it's far more to do with who you are and how spiritually healthy your heart is.

Theres a time to get angry

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 50 (Mark 11vs11-19). Haile Selassie said: “Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference of those who should have known better; the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most; that has made it possible for evil to triumph.” In this message you will discover that there's a time to get angry about the right things.

Dealing with despair

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

Despair and depression affect a significant percentage of people today. Notably, high profile Bible characters also suffered from despair and depression. Not attempting to offer glib answers, but drawing insight from scripture and personal experience, Ken attempts in this message to offer comfort and answers to those in tough situations.

Understanding fruitfulness

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

Fruitfulness series (part 1). Some themes in the Bible come up time and time again. Fruitfulness is one of them. Jesus tells us that God is glorified when we ‘bear much fruit’. We all want to glorify God, right? Well, taking a look at what fruitfulness actually is might be a good place to start. This is the aim of this message.

Shut up all gossips - the art of avoiding negative people

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

Proverbs series (part 18). According to the book of Proverbs God views gossip as worse than murder! Gossip has been responsible for destruction of Churches, families and communities. In this message you will be challenged to avoid gossip and to live courageously in community with others.

Gods choice of vehicle

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 49 (Mark 11vs1-10). God is more interested in our availability rather than our ability. In this message from Mark 11 Peter encourages people to make their lives available to God and His purposes. As we make our abilities exclusively available to God then He can do significant things with us and through us.

Refusing to settle for second best

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 48 (Mark 10vs46-52). While God has a great plan for people's lives, the fact is that people all to often settle for second best. In this message Peter looks at the life of the blind beggar called Bartimaeus from Jericho. When Jesus passed through Jericho that day blind Bartimaeus didn't miss the opportunity to connect with Jesus despite the pressure from others. He never went back to his old life as a blind beggar but became a seeing follower of Jesus.

Need new friends - the wisdom of avoiding bad company

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

Proverbs series (part 17). In truth the people you spend most of your time with will have a dramatic impact on where your life ends up. In this message from the book of proverbs Peter encourages people to develop good friendships with good people and at all cost avoid bad friendships with negative people. This is a highly practical and challenging message that will help you gear up for your future.

Becoming great people

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 47 (Mark 10vs35-45). Jesus redefined greatness for his disciples who were jostling for position and desired to become better than each other. In Jesus’ time the Jews had a misunderstanding of what greatness was all about. The Jewish people had been under the oppression of the Egyptians, Babylonians, the Medes, Persians, the Greek empire and now the Roman Empire. All of which express greatness in a dictatorial fashion; heavy handed and harsh.

Being mentored - how to stay on track for the rest of your life

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

Proverbs series (part 16). In this highly practical message peter teaches from the book of proverbs about our need for accountability and mentoring. There is a temptation in our world to be independent and isolated but often the results of this kind of living are disastrous. This message will show you some of the ways that you can be mentored in life.

The good, the bad and the ugly

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 46 (Mark 10vs13-16). There were a number of bad guys in the plot to crucify Jesus. In this message Peter has an in depth look at each one of the characters involved in the plot and looks at how often there are negative aspects of our lives that can be seen in these villains. This is a challenging message but also a hope filled message that points you towards your need for a saviour.

The coming Kingdom

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

This message was spoken at a healing service. Jesus' first message was “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” Jesus spoke about this Kingdom 83 times in the 4 gospels. In this message you will discover how God desires for His Kingdom and His heaven to invade our lives on earth. As His world touches our world, then our world changes.

Thirsty for God

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

Andrew Owen is the pastor of Destiny Church in Glasgow and heads up the Destiny Ministries network of Churches world wide. Andrew spoke this message at a healing service here in Edinburgh.

Good friends - now you are ready for life

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

Proverbs series (part 15). The Bible makes it clear that our friends in life have a dramatic impact on how our lives turn out. In this message Peter takes the practical wisdom found in Proverbs and teaches us how to develop good friendships and how to be good friends. This message will truly prepare you for a great future.

Who is on the throne

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 45 (Mark 10vs17-31). We are living in a world where many things are vying for our attention. In this passage from marks gospel, we find Jesus encountering a rich young man. This rich young man like many of us had allowed things of this world to take first place in his life. There is a throne in everyone’s heart we must make sure that Jesus is on that throne. You will be challenged and inspired through this message.

Raising positive kids in a negative world

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

Proverbs series (part 14). Michael Levine said “Having children makes you no more a parent than having a piano makes you a pianist”. This message is designed to equip parents to help raise their children well. The bible and especially the book of proverbs is full of poignant advice which can help you become the successful parent your kids need you to be.

Children in a harsh world

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 44 (Mark 10vs13-16). Dietrich Bonhoeffer said the “test of the morality of a society is what it does for its children”. Throughout history children have not had an easy time. In this message Peter tackles historic and current injustices against children. These issues include abuse, addiction and abortion. The challenge to the church today is to protect and equip the emerging generation.

Change you - a message for husbands and wives

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

Proverbs series (part 13). Leo Tolstoy said: "Everybody thinks of changing humanity but no one thinks of changing himself". In this message Peter encourages husbands and wives to instead of trying to change their partner to rather focus on change themselves. In this very practical message there is advice from the book of proverbs for men and women that will be sure to strengthen and build strong marriages for the future.

Making Christ attractive to those around us

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

Different people have different backgrounds, beliefs, and baggage. Therefore, we need to present God to them differently, according to how they’ll best understand Him. Jesus was a master at this. He did all the right ‘religious’ things, but also frequently showed up at parties and connected with unreligious people. Gerald teaches us how we can learn from Jesus’ example.

Planting a community

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +01:00

As a church we have a vision of impacting the city of Edinburgh. We realize that a big church meeting will not change the city. However a growing community of authentic believers will. In this message Peter challenges the church to be community in the city. This lines up with Jesus’ teaching when he said “all men would know that you are my disciples by your love for one another.

Keep going

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

There are times in life when things are tough. The Christian life is not a bed of roses. In this message, Graeme talks about specific examples of tough times that most people experience at some time in their lives, and the keys to keep going in spite of them.

Make or break - Jesus advice on divorce

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 43 (Mark 10vs1-12). Today many of the problems caused in society are directly steamed from the breakdown in the family unit. Divorce causes heartache, causes single parent families. It has a knock on negative effect often for generations. In Jesus’ day the problem was bad if not worse. When Jesus was questioned about the subject of divorce He gave a very direct and wise answer. In this message Peter looks at Jesus’ advice and advice from the rest of the Bible.

The significance of the resurrection

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

To be a Christian means that you believe in the miraculous. Our Christian faith is based on the miraculous birth of Jesus as well as the miraculous resurrection from the dead. In this message Peter looks as what the resurrection of Jesus has accomplished and talks about the impact it can have in your life.

Why was the cross necessary

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

This message was shared by Peter on Easter Sunday morning in 2008. In this message Peter looks at how the cross was God’s rescue plan for humanity making it possible for us to have a live connection with God. In this classic gospel message you will be reminded afresh of the core message of Christianity.

Foundations for a great marriage

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

Proverbs series (part 12). Every building needs a good foundation to enable it to stand the test of time. For a marriage to be successful for the long term it too needs good foundations. In this message Peter looks at some of the essential foundations that the Bible gives us for marriage.

Dealing ruthlessly with sin

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 42 (Mark 9vs42-50). These are some of the strongest verses in Mark's Gospel where Jesus challenges us to deal with anything that causes sin in our lives and in the lives of others. In this message you will be encouraged to face the realities of sin in your lives and deal ruthlessly with them.

Flee immorality

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

Proverbs series (part 11). The book of Proverbs is full of warnings to avoid sexual activity outside of marriage. In this message Peter motivates people to run a mile from the sexual temptations around them and instead to enjoy great sex in the context of marriage.

You are not one of us

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 41 (Mark 9vs38-41). Jesus was loved by the people but hated by the religious. However, unlike Jesus, in today world there are many Christians who are loved by their religious kind and hated by the unreligious population because of their bigoted views. In this passage from Mark chapter 9 Jesus challenges such attitudes in His disciples. This message will provoke you to think again about how you view people.

Redefining greatness

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 40 (Mark 9vs33-37). In this passage from Mark’s gospel Jesus completely redefines what true greatness is. Every human has a God given desire to be great and to achieve great things, however often we outwork this desire in an arrogant and destructive way. In this message you will discover God’s way to be a truly great person.

The birds and the bees

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

Proverbs series (part 10). In a nutshell, this message is about SEX. To the religious, sex has been seen as evil - or at best, taboo. In the world, sex has become perverse and debased. So what does God say about it – since it was His idea after all?

Going to a higher level

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 39 (Mark 9vs14-32). In this message we discover that situations in life which seem impossible become possible as we walk closely with God. Humans are fundamentally spiritual beings who were designed to walk in relationship with a miracle working God.

Being the best me

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

Proverbs series (part 09). Someone once said: “A successful marriage isn’t finding the right person, it’s being the right person.” In this message Peter encourages singles to get a grip of their lives and to work on themselves.

Sin - for dummies

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

The biggest destructive force that affects our lives in the 21st century is not global warming or terrorism. It’s an old fashioned thing called SIN. It’s that big, it’s worth talking about it. In this message, Graeme talks about what sin is, what it looks like, and how we ought to deal with it.

Faith and sexuality

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

Simon Foster is the pastor of the Elim church in Glasgow. Simon as a former homosexual speaks very openly and honestly about his homosexual past and about how as coming to faith in Jesus as a homosexual had a massive impact on his life. Simon in his message answers a lot of questions and deals wit a lot of negative prejudices that are around in church circles about the whole subject of faith and sexuality.

A glimpse of another reality

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 38 (Mark 9vs1-13). In Mark 9 some of Jesus’ closest disciples saw something what would change their lives forever. From this passage Peter explains to us that Jesus is none other than God and that whether we see Him or not His presence is a reality in our lives.

Dying to self

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 37 (Mark 8vs34-38). In this passage from Mark 8 we discover some of the most challenging statements of Jesus. At first glance Jesus’ challenge to us seems negative and unattractive, but in this message you will discover that Jesus is actually giving us the best advice in order for us to live a happy and successful life.

The cross was Gods plan

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 36 (Mark 8vs31-33). The cross has become the most famous symbol on earth, and yet it represents on of the most painful and cruel deaths known to man. For many people the crucifixion of Jesus was a tragic and disastrous end to a great man’s life. But in this message you will discover that the crucifixion was actually God’s rescue plan for humanity.

Dating the Bible way

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

Proverbs series (part 08). Is there such a thing as a perfect partner?, How far is too far before marriage?, How soon should I get married? These questions and many more are tackled in this frank and relevant message.

Will the real Jesus please stand up

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 35 (Mark 8vs27-30). Was Jesus a passive hippy, a magician, an archangel, or merely a good teacher? In this message, Peter seeks to give an accurate New Testament account of who the real Jesus actually is.

Do not be so sure

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +00:00

Proverbs series (part 07). People find security in a wide range of things. Some find security in money or possessions while others find security in their philosophy in life. The bible challenges us to find security in God alone. By living this way we find that we truly won’t be disappointed. This message is designed to challenge people who have put their trust in the wrong things and to inspire them to put their trust in God.

Making positive progress

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 34 (Mark 8vs22-26). Life is a journey, it comes in stages. God too works in stages. What we want is to be moving closer to God, to be positively progressing in our knowledge and relationship with God. Whether you don’t know God, whether you are in a good place or a bad place, this is an encouraging message about keeping the future in mind, taking control of your life and giving your heart to God all over again, as you see what God can do with your life.

Avoiding negative religious and secular influences

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 33 (Mark 8vs1-21). Here we look at the negative religious and secular influences in our world today. The dangerous ideas that salvation is by works, that legalism is the way to be right with God, are tackled here, along with the negative influences that challenge us in our culture every day. This message helps us to live in the world but not be of the world.

WARNING do not be true to yourself

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +00:00

Proverbs series (part 06). Humans are prone to self deception; we embrace thought patterns that are often far removed from the reality of things. In this message Peter exposes the emptiness of many of this world’s philosophies and encourages us to be honest thinkers. Ultimately we are not called to be true to ourselves, but rather we’re called to be true to God.

The humility of God

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 32 (Mark 7vs31-37). Jesus didn’t do miracles to wow the crowd; he did them because he loves people. He did not draw glory or attention to himself, he just blessed people. He was not insecure and self-seeking, he served others. God became man. This message reveals the beauty of humility and the danger of pride and challenges us all us to look upon ourselves with sober judgement.

Does God save dogs

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 31 (Mark 7vs24-30). Here Pastor Peter tackles a particularly difficult passage of scripture. On first glance it seems Jesus appears to be insulting woman in need of compassion. As we delve deeper we see Jesus’ transcendent goodness. This message tackles racism and oppression and shows how Jesus reaches out to everyone, no matter what their circumstance.

Learning wisdom

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +00:00

Proverbs series (part 05). Solomon who wrote Proverbs was described as the wisest man on earth. In the book of Proverbs Solomon teaches people to learn wisdom from observing God’s creation. In Proverbs 30 we are specifically encouraged to learn wisdom from the ant, the rock badger, the locust and the lizard. This is a message for those who want to learn simple keys to a successful life.

Set free to serve

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +00:00

Ian Rawley is a barrister and church leader from Cambridge. Ian is a prophetic minister and good friend of our church here in Edinburgh. Every time Ian visits he greatly encourages us as a church to reach for the dreams God has put in our hearts.

Wisdom or folly

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +00:00

Proverbs series (part 04). In this message Peter looks at some of the dumb characters who appear throughout the book Proverbs, namely: the secret sinner, the loose woman, the stupid speaker, the unrestrained fool, and the presumptions fool. Here the Bible teaches us to learn from the mistakes of others: “A wise man learns by the experience of others. An ordinary man learns by his own experience. A fool learns by nobody's experience.”

Gods plan for this Church in this City

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +00:00

Mark Driscoll is pastor in Marshill church in Seattle, one of America’s fastest growing churches. In this message pastor Mark expresses what he feels God’s heart is for Destiny church in Edinburgh and Edinburgh at large. The message clearly depicts God’s desire to see culture changed by the church, and the concept of a city within the city providing alternative culture for the culture around.

The Gospel we preach - a message for leaders

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +00:00

Mark Driscoll is pastor in Marshill church in Seattle, one of America’s fastest growing churches. Services Pastor Mark as part of his visit to Destiny Church Edinburgh spoke to pastors and leaders from around the United Kingdom. His message to leaders focused on the gospel message and he urged leaders to get right back to the essence of preaching the gospel in churches as he believes that preaching the gospel is one of the greatest key to growing a strong church in our contemporary culture.

Wisdom

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +00:00

Proverbs series (part 03). The Bible teaches us that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, conversely in Psalm 14:1 we find that the ultimate definition of a fool is a person who disregards God. While some people may sound wise and learned if they don’t have any respect for God then according to the Bible they haven’t even begun to be wise. In this message Peter exposes the folly of atheism and encourages people to be truly wise.

What is going on inside

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 30 (Mark 7vs1-7 & 14-23). What appetites in your life do you feed – are they positive or negative? The things that ruin you are the things that are actually in your heart, not the things going on around you. When you make moral compromises it affects the rest of you. Jesus said it’s “what comes out of a man that makes him unclean”. This is a powerful message challenging us to live a life of integrity in the inner recesses of our hearts.

Good tradition or bad tradition

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 29 (Mark 7vs1-13). Tradition is part of so much of Christianity and our culture. Some are good and helpful, some aren’t; every church has them. But tradition itself is not important; the important thing is the principals on which we are building. In this message Pastor Peter Anderson looks at some of the traditions that help and hinder the life of the church.

The fear of the Lord

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

Proverbs series (part 02). God is an awesome God. In the Bible we find that God is not only a loving Father, but He is also the One who will strongly judge and punish sinners. In this message you will learn why we should fear God and what the fear of God truly means.

Big vision for a great city

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

As the church in Edinburgh continues to grow, Peter takes a moment to remind the whole congregation the vision of the church, where we are going and the impact we dream of making. This message will inspire you and challenge you to think big about what God can do through His church.

Hungry to learn

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

Proverbs series (part 01). Throughout the Bible we see that God responds to our spiritual hunger. People who are apathetic and indifferent rarely receive from God. In the book of Proverbs Solomon encourages us to be people who are humble enough to be life long learners; life long learners are highly successful people. Someone once said: “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks…” well you can be an old dog if you want, but personally, I’m hungry to learn.

Walking on water

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 28 (Mark 6vs45-56). In this passage we find one of Jesus most famous miracles when He walked on water. We also see the courage of Jesus’ disciple Peter, who was willing to get out of his comfort zone in the boat and start walking on water too. May this message inspire you to live the life of faith that God is calling you to.

The future of humanity

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

Daniel series (part 13). In this the final chapter of the book of Daniel God reveals to Daniel some of the events that will take place leading up to judgement day and the end of the world. Peter takes time in this message to explain some of these events and to live life in the light of eternity.

Give God something to work with

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 27 (Mark 6vs30-44). God has blessed us all with gifts, talents and abilities. As we offer our lives to Him and offer to use our talents and abilities we can have a massive impact on the world around us. This message will challenge you to make every moment count and to fulfil the purpose for which you were born.

God keeps His Word

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

Andrew is the Apostil who oversees Destiny Ministries and he is also the senior pastor of Destiny Church in Glasgow. In this message Andrew reminds us that when God speaks we can base our lives on His word. This is a faith building and inspiring message.

A Life of conviction

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 26 (Mark 6vs14-29). John the Baptist is one of the heroes found in the gospels. He stands out as a man who lived a life of conviction in contrast to so many who are weak willed and spineless. This message will inspire you to live a life of conviction in the midst of a world of compromise.

Knowing God

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

Daniel series (part 12). Daniel chapter 11 describes a vision that God gave Daniel about certain turbulent events that would take place in the near future, events which have now taken place and are now documented in our history. In the midst of this chapter God’s makes it clear that during turbulent times the people who have an authentic relationship with God will be able to stand firm and achieve great things against all the odds. This message will encourage you to go deeper in your relationshi

Being part of the solution

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 25 (Mark 6vs6-13). In this passage Jesus encourages His disciples to step out and go on mission. It is God’s desire for His church not to be confined to the four walls of a building but rather to engage with the world around. Bringing the message of God’s life and love to a world that so desperately needs it.

Why answers delay

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

Daniel series (part 11). May people wonder why God seems to delay in answering their prayers; in reality such delays are often nothing to do with God, but there are many other spiritual factors at work. In Daniel chapter 11 we see a glimpse of the spiritual realm where unseen battles are taking place. In this message you will discover the power of prayer and will be encouraged to persevere in prayer even when it seems the answers delay.

Grace and law

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

Gerald Coats is well known both nationally and internationally as a prophetic ministry. He leads the Pioneer network of churches. God is using in Gerald not just in the Christian world, but on radio and with politicians. Gerald believes that the prophetic ministry can have an effect on the secular and the religious world.

Plugging into the power

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 24 (Mark 6vs1-6). From this passage it is clear that God’s desire to do miracles can be limited by our lack of willingness to believe. This principle expressed in this passage also appears in various other parts of the Bible. Come and be challenged and provoked to be people who have a genuine expectation for God to work the miraculous in our lives and in churches.

The touch that changed everything

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 23 (Mark 5vs24-34). This message was preached at a healing service where many visitors were at the service and people experienced, many for the first time, God’s healing power in their lives. This message will build your faith and help you to receive from God His miracle for your life.

Faith - the atmosphere of miracles

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 22 (Mark 5vs21-43). It is evident from the Bible that God desires to do great miracles and heal sick people. Often the reason miracles do not occur is not a result that God does not want to heal but rather because there is not an atmosphere of faith. In this message you will be provoked to believe in the God of the miraculous.

Jesus power over demons

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 21 (Mark 5vs1-20). The good news is that there is no power, demon or force of darkness that is more powerful than Jesus Christ. In this message we are encouraged to completely trust in Jesus as the source of our deliverance and our place of safety in the midst of a spiritual world that is trying to touch our lives.

God always wins

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

Daniel series (part 08). Many sceptical critics of the Bible have argued that Daniel couldn’t have actually written the book of Daniel because how could someone write a book that predicts with such accuracy world events prior to the events happening, such critics argue that the book must have been written by someone else in retrospect. In this message from Daniel 8 Peter describes the historic fulfilment of the predictions made in the chapter. The overwhelming message from Daniel and history is

In the midst of a storm

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 20 (Mark 4vs35-41). Being a Christian doesn’t mean that life will be easy. There are constantly challenges and situations that we will face which will cause us to be fearful and loose our peace. In this message we look at how to keep your cool in the midst of the storms of life.

The dominion of God

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

Daniel series (part 07). In this message from Daniel 7 we find Daniel having another vision in which certain future world events are described to him but also in this vision Daniel is given a unique glimpsing into heaven where he sees Jesus on His throne. In this message you will be encouraged to prepare yourself for the day when you will stand before this great throne.

From insignificant to significant

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 19 (Mark 4vs30-34).The parable of the mustard seed is one of Jesus most famous parables. In it we discover that God’s desire is for things to grow from small and insignificant to large and influential. It is our conviction that churches can grow big in order to positively impact cities, cultures and thousands of people.

Daniel in the Lions den

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

Daniel series (part 06). In this message Peter motivates us to be people of true character who don’t compromise when under pressure.

Listen carefully

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 17 (Mark 4vs24-25). In this message we are challenged to be people who are eager to learn and are hungry for God. It always is the case that those who are hungry and passionate for God tend to grow faster than those who are apathetic.

Gods hair trigger

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

Hair trigger: “Easily activated or set off; reacting immediately to the slightest provocation or cause.” Certain things in life provoke us to action. In this message, Graeme talks about something that really gets God’s attention; compassion. Very often where we read this word in the New Testament, a miracle is not far away. Maybe we ought to take notice.

When God steps in

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

Gordon Macintosh is the pastor of Destiny Church in Sterling and he also oversees the network of Destiny Life Groups which meet in various locations around Scotland. Gordon is an outstanding church leader and an inspirational speaker. He has a close walk with God and is highly sensitive to the voice of God. We are sure this message will inspire you.

Faith without works is dead

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

Peter and his wife Ann head up an aid organisation based in Africa where they feed, clothe and educate nearly ½ a million children a day. They are also involved with large evangelistic crusades which since starting have seen over 9 million people come to faith in Jesus. In this message Peter powerfully describes the relationship that faith and works have. We know that you will be inspired by this message.

Prosper in alignment with God

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

As a very wealthy and successful businessman, Ivan found himself in the place where he had everything life could offer but in his heart there was an emptiness and a longing for true happiness. On one particular evening Ivan met a man who told him about Jesus and about the hope that He offers. This was to be the turning point in Ivan’s life. Today Ivan and his wife Daphne travel extensively around the world telling people the good news about God’s love and also working extensively with the poor a

Gods growth strategy

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 18 (Mark 4vs26-29). From this passage Peter describes how God often works with us in stages. Each person’s life and each church goes through stages of development. In this message we are inspired to take positive steps forward as individuals and churches into the purpose that God has for our lives.

A pioneering spirit

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

Bill was the first person to join Destiny Church in Edinburgh when it started in Peter’s flat in 1998. Having moved up to Inverness a few years ago Bill and his wife Izzy started Destiny Church Inverness, which is now growing strongly and making a difference in many people’s lives in the Highlands. This message was spoken at a Sunday evening baptism service in Edinburgh.

Brought to light

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 16 (Mark 4vs21-23). From this passage we investigate the powerful truth that anything hidden in our lives will eventually be brought to light. Peter encourages us to pay close attention to our secret life before God.

Brought to light

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 16 (Mark 4vs21-23). It is in our human nature to cover things up, but it is in God’s nature to reveal things that we’ve hidden. In this message you will learn to live integrity before God and man.

The writings on the wall

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

Daniel series (part 05). This message from Daniel chapter 5 teaches us that God is involved in world events and also that He’s carefully watching the lives of people and weighing their motives (whether they acknowledge Him or not). You don’t mess with God!

The parable of the sower

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 15 (Mark 4vs1-20). From this famous parable of Jesus Peter explains that our progress in life has nothing to do ultimately with our outward situation in life but rather with our inward condition of heart. This message will help you deal with inner issues that have held you back for years.

Together on a mission

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 14 (Mark 3vs31-35). Jesus considered as family those who were willing to do God’s will for their lives. In this message we are challenged to serve God with our lives to work together for a mission. Realising together with God’s help we can impact our generation.

Together on a mission

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

God and the Devil

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 27 May 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 13 (Mark 3vs20-30). In this message Peter discusses the reality of the spiritual world in which we live and how this spiritual world touches and affects our lives on a daily basis.

Abundant living

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 20 May 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

In this message Richard shares how his life changed from a life of crime and drugs. Today Richard is the associate pastor at Solihull renewal centre near Birmingham and he has also featured on a number of television programs. Richard is best known for his role in “To Catch a Thief”. We are sure you will be entertained and inspired by Richards’ dramatic story.

Imperfect people only

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 06 May 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 12 (Mark 3vs13-19). In this passage Jesus hand picks His 12 disciples. The reality is that each one of these men had many character flaws and rough edges. In this message we discover that God rather than focusing on where we are at in life chooses us because He knows where we can go in life. Many people disqualify themselves from the life that God has for them because they see themselves as imperfect. The fact is that God only works with imperfect people. He t

Standing out from the crowd

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

Daniel series (part 01). Daniel influenced the reign of five kings in a situation where he was a foreigner and a slave, he caused the worship of the true God to become law in a heathen land. Daniel was an influencer, in a hostile environment he spoke up for great things and changed the course of a nation. This message explores how important it is to make quality choices and live a life of character and resolve.

The crowds will gather

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 11 (Mark 3vs7-12). Everywhere Jesus went huge crowds would gather. People loved being with Him, hearing what He had to say, seeing His miracles. There was something electrifying about being with Jesus. Tragically peoples experiences of church is often the opposite. Crowds of people are leaving church and is often considered dull and irrelevant. In this message we discover people still want to be where Jesus is and when Jesus is still in the centre of a church

Rest

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 10 (Mark 2vs23-27 & 3vs1-5). Sabbath keeping has always been a controversial subject in Christian circles. However the Bible is very clear that Jesus has become our Sabbath rest. In this message you will be inspired to realise that you can experience rest not just once a week but you can live in a permanent rest found in Jesus.

International Justice Mission

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

Alistair Brown is one of the key leaders in international justice mission in the UK. This organisation does an amazing job of legally representing people in parts of the world where their human rights are denied. They stand up for those who cannot stand up for them selves. Alistair in this message not only describes the work of his organisation but encourages the hearers to be mindful of justice and human rights because God himself feels strongly about such issues

New day new way

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +01:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 09 (Mark 2vs18-22). Jesus’ life, death and resurrection ushered in a new era for humanity. In this message Peter looks at the covenant we have with God and the effects it has on our lives.

Resurrection

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +00:00

George Alexander is an excellent theologian. The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is one of the most controversial events in human history. Many have tried to discredit this event. In this message George argues a strong case proving the resurrection, not just from the bible but from history and observation of life.

Jesus the friend of sinners

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 08 (Mark 2vs13-17). Jesus controversially hang out with people who were considered as the worst of the worst. In this message Peter challenges us to realise that God loves people despite what they have done and so should we.

The Biggest Issue

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +00:00

In this message Ian shares his life story. Growing up in an abusive home, Ian in his teenage years turned to a life of crime and drugs. It was not long before he found himself homeless and selling the big issue to pay for his drug addiction. Here Ian shares of how Jesus Christ has totally changed his life. Today Ian based in the Isle of Man works extensively with youth and churches helping people avoid the pitfalls of drug abuse. Be inspired by Ian’s powerful story.

Christs power to forgive

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 07 (Mark 2vs1-12). Often when Jesus performed miracles He performed the miracles not only out of love and care for the individual but also to make a point to those who were listening. In this passage Jesus not only performed a miracle but also demonstrates His authority and power. This ability to forgive was considered by the Pharisees as a blasphemous claim but we do believe that Jesus is God and has ultimate power to forgive. No one is beyond His reach.

Touching the untouchable

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 06 (Mark 1vs40-45). Outcasts, down-and-outs, the ‘scum of the earth’. The world has a lot of labels. As made so clear by the way Jesus lived His life, all people are valued equally by God. In this highly challenging message, Peter will provoke you to get out of your comfort zone and embrace those people our culture so easily rejects.

Who you are before God

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 05 (Mark 1vs35-39). In this message from Mark’s gospel we get a glimpse into Jesus’ private life. Jesus would regularly take time away from the crowd simply just to pray, to study and to meditate on God. In a day and age when life can be so busy and so many demands are placed upon us it is essential, not only for our mental heath but also for our spiritual effectiveness, that we maintain and enjoy a private walk with God. This message will help you to do jus

Authority in the spiritual realm

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 04 (Mark 10vs13-16). While we are highly aware of the natural world around us the Bible also teaches us that there is a spiritual realm. In reality the spiritual realm has a dramatic effect on our physical world. While we believe in God we also acknowledge the existence of Angels, demons and even the devil himself. In this message peter teaches from the life of Jesus about how we can have authority in the spiritual realm.

My struggle with homosexuality

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +00:00

Finding fulfilment through following Jesus

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 03 (Mark 1vs14-20). Jesus famously called His disciples to leave their fishing nets and follow Him. This radical call changed these men from being ordinary Galileans to being world changers. Today God’s call still goes out challenging us to leave our mediocre lives and persue His great calling for our lives. This message will truly prepare you to impact your world.

New beginnings

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +00:00

David Carr is the senior pastor of Solihull Renewal Centre near Birmingham. This church is experiencing phenomenal growth and at their midweek prayer meeting alone they have 800-900 people in attendance. This church is known for the miracles that take place and also for their passion for reaching out to the needy in the community around the church. We hope you are inspired by David Carr’s message.

Why trial and temptations

Destiny Church Edinburgh — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +00:00

The Gospel according to Mark - part 02 (Mark 1vs9-13). Straight after Jesus baptism He was lead by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness where He was tempted by Satan. This season of temptation prepared Jesus for an incredible 3 year ministry which has now impacted our entire world. While God is not the author of negative trials He certainly uses them to prepare and strengthen us for life ahead. In this message you will discover how to turn bad situations to your advantage and how to grow.