St. John's Lurgan
Join the St. John's Church Podcast. Dive into scriptures that illuminate our path with the Holy Spirit and guide us closer to Christ. Sundays bring preaching that deepens our understanding of living for Jesus. Embark on active discipleship, grasp the power of prayer, and explore St. John's mission to share Christ's love both in Lurgan and globally. St. John's is more than a church; it's a family walking the Christian journey. Whether a seasoned Christian or just curious, discover the Kingdom with us.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 80
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Good World Good God | Genesis 1
In Genesis 1 we discover that our world isn’t here by accident but by the loving design of a good God. Creation shows His good design, His delight in a good world, and His purpose for us to live in r…
Kingdom Invitation | Matthew 22:1-14
In this talk, Raymond explores Jesus’ parable of the wedding banquet. The kingdom of heaven is pictured as a royal wedding feast – joyful, abundant, and open to all. This is the greatest invitation e…
Kingdom Growth | Matthew 13:31-33
In this talk, Raymond explores Jesus’ parables of the mustard seed and yeast to uncover the surprising way God's Kingdom grows and spreads. Though it starts small and seems insignificant, it grows st…
Kingdom Delay | Matthew 13:24-30
Raymond begins this series on 'Parables of the Kingdom' by exploring Jesus’ parable of the wheat and weeds from Matthew 13, where He teaches us about Kingdom delay — how God’s Kingdom grows in a worl…
The Lord is my Shepherd | Psalm 23
Hazel Uprichard shares how God is a faithful Shepherd who guides us, is good to us and has abundant grace towards us.
False Prophets | Matthew 7:15-23
Jesus warns us about false prophets - those who look like sheep but are actually ravenous wolves. Like the Trojan Horse, they appear harmless but bring spiritual destruction from within. We can ident…
Contentment in a Noisy World | Psalm 131
In a world of noise, ambition, and endless striving, Psalm 131 offers a quiet resistance. David models a heart that is calm, humble, and content - not reaching for things beyond him but resting like …
Kingdom Judgement | Matthew 7:1-6
In this message on Matthew 7:1–6, Raymond explores how Jesus calls His followers to judge rightly. In a world quick to condemn, Jesus offers a better way: kingdom judgement that starts with humility.…
What makes God Happy? | Luke 15:11-24
In this message, Raymond highlights how our culture often misunderstands God - as distant, stern, or joyless. But Jesus reveals a different picture: a God full of joy, compassion, and celebration whe…
Can These Bones Live? | Ezekiel 37:1-14
This sermon on Ezekiel 37:1–14 explores God’s power to bring life to what seems hopeless and dead. Using the vision of dry bones, it highlights the spiritual death of God's people, the power of God’s…
Built to Last | Matthew 7:24-27
Every person is building a life, and storms will come. Jesus warns that only those who build their lives on Him - the solid rock - will withstand life’s trials. Appearances don't matter; foundations …
The Coming Kingdom | Revelation 7:1-14
Raymond shares about how Jesus' return should encourage and excite His people. For the coming Kingdom secures, gathers and redeems His people.
Kingdom Ambassadors | 2 Corinthians 5:14-21
Hazel shares about how ambassadors of God's Kingdom are convinced, converted and compelled to a posting, with news of a peace-treaty, and equipped with God's protection.
Carriers of the Kingdom | Luke 10:1-20
Raymond shares how Jesus sends out 72 ordinary disciples with an extraordinary task - to go to the surrounding towns and proclaim the peace of the Kingdom and demonstrate the power of the Kingdom. Th…
The Kingdom is at Hand | Mark 1:14-20
First words are often important. When a child speaks for the first time we pay attention. More so when Mark records Jesus' first words in his gospel. For Jesus announces that the Kingdom is at hand f…
Easter Hope for Every Day | Luke 24:13-35
Ruth shares about how the resurrection of Jesus from the grave gives us hope for every day of our lives.
Do not worry | Matthew 6:25-34
Jesus addresses our common tendency to worry, especially about material needs like food, drink, and clothing. Through the examples of birds and lilies, Jesus shows how God faithfully provides for His…
Jesus through Mary's Eyes
Hazel Uprichard shares the life of Jesus through the eyes of His mother, Mary. Mary would come to know that Jesus didn't come so she could do something for Him, but so that He could do something for …
Treasure in Heaven | Matthew 6:19-24
Simon Genoe, from Magheralin Parish, encourages us to assess our values, give generously, and store up treasures in heaven rather than on earth. For Jesus demonstrated ultimate generosity by giving H…
Kingdom Prayer | Matthew 6:5-18
In this passage from the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches how true Kingdom praying and fasting is about hungering for God rather than seeking personal gain or recognition. The call is to deepen int…