Andrew Southerton

Remember the Lord, Deut 9:1-8 & Ephe 2:1-10

Remember the Lord, Deut 9:1-8 & Ephe 2:1-10
Andrew Southerton

What if the blessings we enjoy aren't actually about us at all? In Deuteronomy 9, Moses warns Israel — just as they're about to receive everything God promised — that pride has a sneaky way of rewriting the story. This message explores what grace really means, and why no one gets to boast

The God who went before you, Deut 4:1-40

The God who went before you, Deut 4:1-40
Andrew Southerton

At Mount Sinai, surrounded by fire and darkness, Israel experienced something remarkable, there was no image, no statue, just a voice. So what does it mean that God reveals himself through words rather than what we can see or feel? This message from Deuteronomy 4 explores what that means for us today.

Remember the Journey, Deut 1:1-8 & 19-46

Remember the Journey, Deut 1:1-8 & 19-46
Andrew Southerton

There's a generation in Deuteronomy 1 who saw everything God did — the plagues, the Red Sea, bread in the desert — and still couldn't bring themselves to trust him when it really mattered. Andrew explores this ancient story and what it might have to say about the way we hold onto God's promises today, especially when life is messy, painful, and complicated.

Good Friday, Isaiah 52:13-53:10

Good Friday, Isaiah 52:13-53:10
Andrew Southerton

Hundreds of years before it happened, a prophet described someone who would be "pierced for our transgressions" and crushed so others could find peace. Who is this servant? What does his suffering have to do with us? This Good Friday message from Isaiah 53 explores what might be the most important question any of us will ever face.


Betrayal and Denial, John 13:18-38

Betrayal and Denial, John 13:18-38
Andrew Southerton

Could the cross be God's greatest moment — greater even than creation? And if so, what does that mean for the way we love each other? Andrew unpacks John 13:18–38, exploring how Jesus' love for Judas and Peter shows us what it means to love not from our own strength, but because we've been loved first.

The Hour Has Come, John 12:27-36

The Hour Has Come, John 12:27-36
Andrew Southerton

What does it mean that the cross is the "glory" of God? Andrew walks through John 12:27–36, where Jesus speaks about his coming death with stunning clarity — not as a tragedy, but as the decisive moment of all history. This message explores what the cross accomplishes and what it means for us to walk in the light.

The King We Need, John 12:12-19

The King We Need, John 12:12-19
Andrew Southerton

What happens when Jesus doesn't match our expectations of kingship? Andrew explores John 12:12-19, where crowds welcome Jesus with palm branches expecting a political deliverer, but find a humble king on a donkey heading toward the cross - the king we need most.

When God is Still in Control, John 11:45-54

When God is Still in Control, John 11:45-54
Andrew Southerton

Life can feel like looking at the back of a tapestry—chaotic, messy, out of control. But John 11:45-54 lets us glimpse the front side, where God's sovereign purpose unfolds perfectly. This sermon examines how Jesus' death wasn't plan B, but God's intentional rescue from the very beginning.

Life Because of Jesus, John 11:1-45

Life Because of Jesus, John 11:1-45
Andrew Southerton

What do we do when life feels out of control and death seems to have the final word? In John 11, Jesus reveals something extraordinary about himself through Lazarus' death and resurrection. Andrew explores how Jesus' identity as 'the resurrection and the life' changes everything about how we face uncertainty, grief, and our ultimate future.

People Jesus Met, Matthew 18:21-35

People Jesus Met, Matthew 18:21-35
Andrew Southerton

How many times should we forgive someone who keeps hurting us? Through Jesus' shocking parable about impossible debts and unexpected mercy, we discover that forgiveness isn't about keeping score but flows naturally from hearts that have experienced God's limitless grace.

God's King in Distress, 2 Samuel 18:1-19:8

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God's King in Distress, 2 Samuel 18:1-19:9
Andrew Southerton

What happens when justice and love clash? Through David's heartbreak over Absalom in 2 Samuel 18, Andrew explores how the cross becomes the place where God's perfect justice and overwhelming love finally meet. How does Jesus resolve what David never could?

Birthday Service, Matthew 9:35-10:8

Birthday Service, Matthew 9:35-10:8
Andrew Southerton

As we celebrate our church's birthday we reflect on what would Jesus feel when he looks at Wellington? In Matthew 9-10, we discover Jesus' gut-wrenching compassion for those who are harassed and helpless like sheep without a shepherd. Andrew explores how the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, and what it means for us to pray, plant ourselves here, and partner in God's harvest field.

Welcome at the King's table, 2 Samuel 9 & 10

Welcome at the King's table, 2 Samuel 9 & 10
Andrew Southerton

What is God really like when the cameras aren't rolling? Through David's surprising kindness to his enemies in 2 Samuel 9-10, we discover God's character of hesed - never-stopping, never-giving-up love that pursues even those who have nothing to offer in return.

Loving the Church with the Spirit's gifts, 1 Corinthians 14

Loving the Church with the Spirit's gifts, 1 Corinthians 14
Andrew Southerton

How should we use our spiritual gifts in church? This exploration of 1 Corinthians 14 shows us that the mark of a spirit-filled church isn't spectacular displays, but ordinary people using their gifts with love to strengthen and encourage one another.

The Most Excellent Way, 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13

The Most Excellent Way, 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13
Andrew Southerton

Andrew explores 1 Corinthians 13 and discovers that impressive gifts without love are just noise pollution. This sermon unpacks 1 Corinthians 13 and explores how love isn't just a feeling, but an unconditional commitment to others that flows from God's own nature.